Genk vs Freiburg Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Mar 2026

Europa League Betting Preview: Genk vs Freiburg

Belgian Pro League side Genk host German Bundesliga team Freiburg in the first leg of their Europa League round of 16 tie at Cegeka Arena, with kick-off set for 16:00 on Thursday 12 March.

Genk +0.25 look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap. This involves splitting our stake between 0 and +0.5, with a win against Freiburg the desired outcome at betting odds of -149.

Genk lost away from home in their last game. Union Saint-Gilloise won 2-1 at Stade Joseph Marien in the Pro League. The Smurfs had most of the ball enjoying 57% possession and three shots on target, with Daan Heymans registering the goal.

Freiburg played Bayer Leverkusen at home in their previous game. It was a 3-3 Bundesliga draw at Europa-Park Stadion. Julian Schuster's men had 47% possession and nine shots on goal, with Vincenzo Grifo, Yuito Suzuki and Matthias Ginter on the scoresheet.

In the last round of the Europa League, Genk had a 3-3 extra-time draw (3-1 after 90 mins) when hosting Dinamo Zagreb, while Freiburg visited LOSC Lille and lost 1-0.

Europa League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Freiburg	8	5	2	1	10	4	6	10:4	17
9	Genk	8	5	1	2	11	7	4	11:7	16

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6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 2.0 goals from 6.2 shots on goal and 14.6 attempts. Genk have had 54.3% possession and 5.1 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.4 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 12.6 attempts, while being awarded 5.4 corners.

Daan Heymans leads the way with 6 goals, while Collins Sor and Zakaria El Ouahdi have 4 and 3 respectively. Konstantinos Karetsas is the leading assists maker on 4.

Freiburg have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.1 goals from 10.8 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 42.1% possession, 4.4 corners in their favour and 5.6 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.4 goals from 14.6 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal.

Igor Matanovic has scored 4, followed by Matthias Ginter and Yuito Suzuki with 2 goals apiece. Christian Guenter is top assists provider with 2, while Noah Atubolu has kept one clean sheet in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Genk predicted lineup (4-4-2): Tobias Lawal (GK), Zakaria El Ouahdi, Mujaid Sadick, Matte Smets, Joris Kayembe Ditu, Junya Ito, Bryan Heynen, Ibrahima Sory Bangoura, Daan Heymans, Yira Sor, Robin Mirisola.

Freiburg predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Noah Atubolu (GK), Philipp Treu, Matthias Ginter, Bruno Ogbus, Christian Günter, Patrick Osterhage, Johan Manzambi, Jan-Niklas Beste, Yuito Suzuki, Vincenzo Grifo, Igor Matanovic.

Genk vs Freiburg Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve got your Genk vs Freiburg bets covered, including our expert match prediction, correct score tip, corners outlook, must-see player props and a tailored bet builder built for value.

Match Prediction

Genk +0.25 on the Asian Handicap could be the way forward at odds of -149. The home team should be able to avoid defeat in this Europa League clash and we’re optimistic that they can land a win.

The first step involves analysing the form and also getting an idea of the injury situation before making any football picks. Then it’s a case of consulting the latest Europa League stats and seeing if they can inform our opinion.

Key Genk vs Freiburg Europa League & league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Genk in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Genk in 13 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Freiburg in 6 consecutive games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Freiburg in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Freiburg in 14 of their last 20 games on the road.

The best bookies are estimating that there is a 59.9% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Genk 1 - 0 Freiburg

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves Genk to win 1-0. The odds of +700 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Zakaria El Ouahdi to Score +480

Zakaria El Ouahdi (Genk) has scored three goals in his past five matches. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +480.

Latest Zakaria El Ouahdi Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+480

First

+1300

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Corners Prediction

Genk Over 4.5 Corners -102

Genk have had over 4.5 corners in five consecutive home games, with Freiburg conceding over 4.5 corners in the past six away matches. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Team Corners and you can secure -102 that Genk go over the line.

Europa League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Genk

Total

10.50 5.10 5.40

Home

12.30 7.10 5.20

Away

7.80 3.10 4.70

Freiburg

Total

10.00 4.40 5.60

Home

8.50 5.30 3.20

Away

10.50 4.40 6.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-149

Under 8.5

+105

Genk Corners

Over 4.5

-100

Under 4.5

-143

Freiburg Corners

Over 4.5

-105

Under 4.5

-135

Most Corners

1

+105

X

+600

2

-100

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Genk vs Freiburg Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The bookies have priced up the Full-Time Result betting odds and Freiburg are +155 to land a Europa League victory, while Genk are +170 to win. The draw is trading at +230 should you think the clash will end all square.

Freiburg can be backed alternatively on the Draw No Bet market and that means getting -125. However, if you want insurance on the underdogs instead, Genk are -114.

The current odds reflect that there’s not much between Under 2.5 Goals and Over 2.5 Goals. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -167 on the BTTS market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+170

X

+230

2

+155

Half-Time Result

1

+215

X

+125

2

+210

Double Chance

1X

-208

12

-313

X2

-227

Draw No Bet

1

-114

2

-125

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-149

2 Hcp -0.25

+120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-102

Over 2.5

-125

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-167

No

+123

Those interested in Igor Matanovic to find the net anytime can get +180, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +480.

Igor Matanovic (Freiburg)

First

+180

Anytime

+480

Lucas Holer (Freiburg)

First

+270

Anytime

+700

Derry Scherhant (Freiburg)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Jan-Niklas Beste (Freiburg)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Yira Sor (Genk)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Daan Heymans (Genk)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Vincenzo Grifo (Freiburg)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Yuito Suzuki (Freiburg)

First

+320

Anytime

+800

Johan Manzambi (Freiburg)

First

+330

Anytime

+900

Junya Ito (Genk)

First

+350

Anytime

+950

Jarne Steuckers (Genk)

First

+410

Anytime

+1100

Ken Nkuba (Genk)

First

+420

Anytime

+1100

Konstantinos Karetsas (Genk)

First

+430

Anytime

+1150

Noah Adedeji-Sternberg (Genk)

First

+475

Anytime

+1200

Zakaria El Ouahdi (Genk)

First

+480

Anytime

+1300

Lukas Kübler (Freiburg)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Maximilian Eggestein (Freiburg)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Ibrahima Bangoura (Genk)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Bryan Heynen (Genk)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Patrick Osterhage (Freiburg)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Matthias Ginter (Freiburg)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Philipp Treu (Freiburg)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Nikolas Sattlberger (Genk)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Latest Europa League and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Genk Stats

Freiburg Stats

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.90 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 5.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 7.10 corners awarded and 5.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 12.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 5.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 6.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 54.30% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 56.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 42.10% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 41.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 2 of the last 10 away matches

Genk vs Freiburg Lineups & Team News

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